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01/26/2022

We have been celebrating all week and the big day is here. Join us in celebrating Rocky Mountain National Park's Birthday! Rocky is 107 years old today 🎂🎉

On January 26, 1915, President Woodrow Wilson signed the enabling legislation that established Rocky Mountain National Park as our nation's 10th national park.

Some Fun Facts:

- While the park was established in January 1915, it was not dedicated until September 1915, when the weather was better so more people could attend the dedication ceremony.

- The park is 415 square miles (265,807 acres) and it encompasses a spectacular range of mountain environments. From meadows found in the montane life zone to the glistening lakes in the subalpine zone and to the mountain peaks located in the alpine zone.

- 95% of the park is designated wilderness

- There are 124 named peaks 8,789 feet or higher in the park, including Longs Peak at an elevation of 14,259 feet above sea level.

- The park is home to 66 species of mammals, 280 species of birds, 142 species of butterflies, 7 native species of fish, and over 1,000 species of vascular plants.

- There are over 350 miles of hiking trails in the park.

What do you love about Rocky Mountain National Park?

Be a Steward of this amazing national park! Help us preserve and protect these fragile resources for this and future generations.

Image Credit: NPS Photo/Westfall - Paintbrush seen in the alpine tundra.

12/10/2020

Happy Hanukkah!

Happy Hanukkah! 🕎 Wishing you plenty of love and latkes this holiday.

11/26/2020

Wishing you all a happy and SAFE Thanksgiving! Hoping we'll all be able to celebrate with our whole families again next year.

11/22/2020

It was 57 years ago today when John F. Kennedy, the 35th president of the United States, was assassinated in Dallas. Learn more about his life and work here: https://www.jfklibrary.org/learn/education/teachers/curricular-resources/elementary-school-curricular-resources/picture-book-biographies-of-john-f-kennedy-and-jacqueline-b-kennedy

11/15/2020

Will you be watching?!

Crew Dragon Spacecraft is ‘Go’ for Launch! Launch of the Crew-1 mission from Kennedy Space Center in Florida is set for 7:27 p.m. EST. Photo Credit: NASA/Aubrey Gemignani Confirmation was received from Commander Mike Hopkins that Crew Dragon, named Resilience by the crew, is ‘go’ for launch!...

11/11/2020

Today we salute our for their service to our country.

Thank you!

11/10/2020

Happy 245th birthday to the today!

11/02/2020

We are saddened this morning to share that Betty Debnam Hunt, the creator of The Mini Page, passed away on Sunday, Nov. 1. Betty had just turned 91 years old.

Betty, the daughter and granddaughter of newspaper reporters and editors, was a first-grade teacher in Raleigh, North Carolina, when she saw the need for “mini-units” about various subjects for teachers to use in the classroom. On Aug. 31, 1969, The Mini Page was born.

Betty was the recipient of many awards for her work with The Mini Page, including membership in the North Carolina Journalism Hall of Fame and the first-ever Lifetime Achievement Award from the Newspaper Association of America.

Her legacy stretches far and wide, in all the students she touched over the last 50+ years. We will miss her.

10/21/2020

Wow, the cool factor is very high on this feat! Even while we're fussing on Earth, science goes on!

For the first time, NASA will attempt to collect a sample from an asteroid with the OSIRIS-REx spacecraft.

10/13/2020

Our question may have stumped you, but BE THAT AS IT MAY, we have the answer now.

The First Folio contains 36 of Shakespeare's plays, including "Macbeth" and "Twelfth Night."

Thanks for playing along today!

10/13/2020

There's never a bad time to dive into Shakespeare's word play! That's what we're doing this week in .

For , tell us: How many of Shakespeare's plays are included in The First Folio, the collection of his writing that two of his actor friends published?

Check back here later today for the answer!

10/08/2020

We're right in the midst of National Hispanic Heritage Month, and we have the perfect book to share with students or family!

"Nuestra America: 30 Inspiring Latinas/Latinos Who Have Shaped the United States" by Sabrina Vourvoulias is presented by the Smithsonian Latino Center.

With beautiful portraits by Gloria Felix, "Nuestra America" explores historical and contemporary figures and reveals their backgrounds and challenges as they reached for their dreams.

Check it out!

10/06/2020

Amendments to the are how we add or change our bedrock laws.

If you're playing with us today, here's your answer: The Sixth Amendment outlines the rights you have if you are charged with a crime in the United States.

Learn more about the importance of amendments in this week's issue of !

10/06/2020

We're wrapping up our nine-part series this week with an issue about amendments to the original document.

Want to play a bit of with us? In general, what does the Sixth Amendment do for citizens of the United States?

Check back here later today for the answer!

09/29/2020

If you're hoping to help out an animal shelter in your community, you may find that they've cut back on volunteering in the age of COVID-19.

But you can still collect and donate items they might need. These include:

-- pet food and treats
-- soft towels and blankets
-- kitty litter
-- washable toys
-- first-aid supplies

Call your local shelter first to see which supplies they most need.

Thanks for playing with !

09/29/2020

There's nothing better when the world seems upside down than snuggling with a pet!

This week in , we're learning about animal shelters and the work they do.

For : What are some of the items you might collect to donate to animal shelters?

Check back here later today for the answer, or find it in this week's issue!